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Helen
ActorBorn October 22, 1939 (86 years)
Helen Ann Richardson Khan (born October 22, 1939), known by her mononym Helen, is an Indian former actress and dancer of Anglo-Indian and Burmese descent. In a career spanning 70 years, she has established herself as a prolific performer in Hindi cinema and appeared in over 1000 films. During her heydays, she was cited as one of the most popular nautch and cabaret dancers, and has been a recipient of two Filmfare Awards and a Padma Shri, awarded by the Indian Government. She has also been the inspiration for four films and a book. She even performed onstage in London, Paris, and Hong Kong. Officially announcing retirement in 1983, she has since been appearing in films as guest roles or cameos.
Filmography
| 2025 | Sholay: The Final Cut · as Gypsy Dancer (guest Appearence) |
| 2012 | Heroine · as Shagufta Rizvi |
| 2012 | |
| 2011 | One Room Kitchen · as Rosy Aunty |
| 2010 | |
| 2007 | |
| 2006 | Humko Deewana Kar Gaye · as Kitty Kohli |
| 2005 | Anjaane: The Unknown · as Aunty |
| 2004 | Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha · as Dhani's Grandmother |
| 2004 | Ab Tak Chhappan · as Feroz' Mother |
| 2002 | Shararat · as Anuradha Mathur |
| 2000 | Mohabbatein · as Miss Monica |
| 1999 | Straight from the Heart · as Sameer's Mom |
| 1998 | Saazish · as Merry Aunty |
| 1996 | Khamoshi the Musical · as Maria Braganza |
| 1993 | Aasoo Bane Angaarey · as Cast |
| 1991 | Akayla · as Seema's Mother |
| 1985 | The Wandering Company · as Actress Of 'bombay Talkie' |
| 1984 | |
| 1983 | Haadsaa · as Martha |
| 1983 | Film Hi Film · as (special Appearance) |
| 1983 | Daulat Ke Dushman · as Laila |
| 1983 | Mayuri · as Cast |
| 1982 | |
| 1982 | Heeron Ka Chor · as Cast |
| 1982 | |
| 1982 | Troyee · as Bar Dancer |
| 1982 | Teesri Aankh · as Cast |
| 1982 | Chorni · as Dancer |
| 1981 | Shakka · as Janki |
| 1981 | |
| 1981 | Bulundi · as Item Dancer In "tera Dil O Re Babu" |
| 1981 | Paanch Qaidi · as Dancer |
| 1980 | Shaan · as Dancer |
| 1980 | Ram Balram · as Tara Bai |
| 1980 | Humkadam · as Suzie John |
| 1980 | Dostana · as Sylvia |
| 1980 | Abdullah · as Item Dancer |
| 1980 | Be-Reham · as P.k.'s Client |
| 1980 | Bombay 405 Miles · as Rita (master's Wife) |
| 1980 | Billa · as Reena |
| 1980 | Garam Khoon · as Dancer |
| 1979 | Kanoon Ka Shikar · as Cast |
| 1979 | Do Shikari · as Bar Dancer |
| 1979 | Lahu Ke Do Rang · as Suzy |
| 1979 | Duniya Meri Jeb Mein · as Bar Singer & Dancer |
| 1979 | Alavuddinum Athbutha Vilakkum · as Cabaret Dancer |
| 1979 | The Great Gambler · as Monica (dancer) |
| 1979 | Jhoota Kahin Ka · as Cabaret Dancer |
| 1979 | |
| 1978 | Swarg Narak · as Cabaret Dancer |
| 1978 | Chor Ke Ghar Chor · as Courtesan |
| 1978 | |
| 1978 | Phandebaaz · as Club Dancer |
| 1978 | Don · as Kamini |
| 1978 | Besharam · as Item Dancer |
| 1978 | Bandie · as Dancer |
| 1978 | Kaala Aadmi · as Dancer |
| 1977 | Yaarron Ka Yaar · as Rita |
| 1977 | Inkaar · as Dancer At Bar In Song |
| 1977 | Agent Vinod · as Lovelina |
| 1977 | Aap Ki Khatir · as Shola |
| 1977 | Amar Akbar Anthony · as Fake Daughter At Airport (guest Appearance) |
| 1977 | Khel Khilari Ka · as Dancer |
| 1977 | Khoon Pasina · as Dancer |
| 1977 | Immaan Dharam · as Jenny Francis |
| 1977 | |
| 1976 | Aap Beati · as Rita |
| 1976 | |
| 1976 | Bairaag · as Lucy |
| 1976 | |
| 1976 | Shankar Dada · as Cast |
| 1976 | Deewaangee · as Kitty |
| 1976 | Kalicharan · as Dancer |
| 1976 | Harfan Maulaa · as Dancer |
| 1975 | Sholay · as Gypsy Dancer |
| 1975 | Kaala Sona · as Chameli |
| 1975 | Dharmatma · as Dancer |
| 1975 | Sanyasi · as 1st Dancer (song "tu Mera Din Hai") |
| 1975 | |
| 1975 | |
| 1975 | Saazish · as Lola - Singer / Dancer On Ship |
| 1975 | Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty · as Madame |
| 1975 | Apne Rang Hazaar · as Cast |
| 1975 | Mere Sartaj · as Dancer |
| 1975 | Kaam Shastra · as Cast |
| 1974 | |
| 1974 | Chhote Sarkar · as Kasturi |
| 1974 | Amir Garib · as Dancer |
| 1974 | Jab Andheraa Hota Hai · as Alka |
| 1974 | Geetaa Mera Naam · as Savitri |
| 1974 | Madhosh · as Mona / Mrs Goldie |
| 1974 | Ujala Hi Ujala · as Dancer / Singer |
| 1973 | Dharma · as Cabaret Dancer #1 |
| 1973 | Anamika · as Rubai |
| 1973 | |
| 1973 | |
| 1973 | Heera · as Dancer |
| 1973 | Paanch Dushman · as Laila |
| 1973 | Shareef Budmaash · as Carmen / Rita |
| 1973 | Mehmaan · as Cabret Dancer |
| 1972 | Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche · as Bar Dancer (uncredited) |
| 1972 | Victoria No. 203 · as Girl On Beach |
| 1972 | Mere Jeevan Saathi · as Kamini |
| 1972 | Apradh · as Cabaret Dancer / Singer |
| 1972 | |
| 1972 | Sangey Muzhangu · as Dancer |
| 1972 | |
| 1972 | Rakhi Aur Hathkadi · as Mrs. Reen |
| 1972 | |
| 1972 | Dharkan · as Laajwanti |
| 1972 | Mome Ki Gudiya · as Dancer |
| 1972 | |
| 1972 | Pilla? Piduga? · as Cast |
| 1971 | Hungama · as Chameli |
| 1971 | Kathputli · as Roma |
| 1971 | Nadaan · as Rita Saxena |
| 1971 | Preetam · as Sarita |
| 1971 | |
| 1971 | Parwana · as Cabaret Dancer |
| 1971 | Hulchul · as Kitty D'costa |
| 1971 | |
| 1971 | Jaane-Anjaane · as Suzy |
| 1971 | Adhikar · as Cabaret Dancer |
| 1971 | Upaasna · as Julie |
| 1971 | |
| 1971 | Caravan · as Monica |
| 1971 | Bikhare Moti · as Club Dancer |
| 1971 | |
| 1971 | Haseenon Ka Devata · as Casino Dancer |
| 1970 | Bombay Talkie · as Heroine In Gold |
| 1970 | Rajkumari · as (special Appearce- Dancer In The Item Number) |
| 1970 | Tum Haseen Main Jawan · as Jina (ranjeet's Wife) |
| 1970 | |
| 1970 | Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? · as Rita |
| 1970 | The Train · as Lily |
| 1970 | |
| 1970 | Bhagwan Parshuram · as Dancer |
| 1970 | |
| 1970 | Ehsan · as Rita |
| 1969 | Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi · as Dancer / Singer (uncredited) |
| 1969 | Pyar Hi Pyar · as Cham Cham |
| 1969 | |
| 1969 | Yakeen · as Night Club Performer (song "bachke") |
| 1969 | Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati · as Sherry |
| 1969 | Prince · as Sophia |
| 1969 | |
| 1969 | Intaquam · as Rebecca |
| 1969 | |
| 1969 | Ansoo Ban Gaye Phool · as Neelam |
| 1969 | Kismat · as Nancy |
| 1968 | Aulad · as Courtesan |
| 1968 | |
| 1968 | Shikar · as Veera |
| 1968 | Ek Phool Ek Bhool · as Dancer |
| 1967 | Noorjehan · as Dilruba |
| 1967 | Bahu Begum · as Courtesan |
| 1967 | |
| 1967 | |
| 1967 | C.I.D. 909 · as Sophia |
| 1967 | Dil Ne Pukara · as Jyoti |
| 1967 | Night in London · as Sue / Jameela |
| 1967 | |
| 1966 | Press for Time · as Bathing Beauty |
| 1966 | Teesri Manzil · as Ruby |
| 1966 | |
| 1966 | |
| 1966 | |
| 1966 | |
| 1966 | Vidyarthi · as Cast |
| 1965 | Kaajal · as Courtesan |
| 1965 | Khandan · as Jati (dancer) |
| 1965 | Gumnaam · as Miss Kitty |
| 1965 | |
| 1965 | |
| 1965 | Sikandar E Azam · as Cast |
| 1965 | Sant Tukaram · as Cast |
| 1964 | Woh Kaun Thi? · as Seema |
| 1964 | Aaya Toofan · as Princess Chandavarti |
| 1964 | |
| 1963 | Taj Mahal · as Tawaif/ Court Dancer |
| 1963 | |
| 1963 | Shikari · as Shoba |
| 1963 | Ustadon Ke Ustad · as Rita |
| 1963 | Pyar Kiya to Darna Kya · as Rita |
| 1963 | Dekha Pyaar Tumhara · as Club Dancer |
| 1963 | Kabli Khan · as Haseena |
| 1963 | Pyar Ka Bandhan · as Dancer |
| 1962 | |
| 1962 | Main Chup Rahungi · as Menka |
| 1962 | Half Ticket · as Stage Dancer |
| 1962 | China Town · as Suzie |
| 1962 | Hawa Mahal · as Champakali |
| 1962 | Hariyali Aur Rasta · as Dancer Dolly |
| 1962 | Bombay Ka Chor · as Dancer At Engagement Party |
| 1961 | Gunga Jumna · as Courtesan |
| 1961 | Maya · as Banke's Darling |
| 1961 | Junglee · as Miss Suku |
| 1961 | Sampoorna Ramayana · as Suparnakha |
| 1961 | Passport · as Mary |
| 1961 | Chhote Nawab · as Sophie |
| 1961 | Mr. India · as Rita |
| 1960 | |
| 1960 | |
| 1960 | Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai · as Cabaret Dancer |
| 1960 | Bewaqoof · as Club Dancer (in Song "tauba Tauba") |
| 1960 | |
| 1960 | Return of Mr. Superman · as Cast |
| 1960 | Singapore · as Malaysian Village Dancer |
| 1960 | |
| 1960 | |
| 1959 | Love Marriage · as Dancer (in A Special Appearance) |
| 1959 | Insaan Jaag Utha · as Dancer (uncredited) |
| 1959 | Anari · as Miss 1959 |
| 1959 | Jaal Saz · as Dancer |
| 1959 | |
| 1959 | Main Nashe Men Hoon · as Dancer (song "gair Ke Gali Mein Piya") |
| 1958 | |
| 1958 | Night Club · as Special Appearance |
| 1958 | Howrah Bridge · as Dancer / Singer |
| 1958 | Bhookailas · as Apsarasa |
| 1958 | 12 O'Clock · as Dancer - In Song "arey Tauba" |
| 1958 | Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi · as Dancer / Singer |
| 1958 | Khazanchi · as Cast |
| 1958 | Karigar · as Bar Dancer |
| 1957 | Baarish · as Dancer |
| 1957 | |
| 1956 | Some Where in Delhi · as Dancer |
| 1956 | |
| 1956 | Kismet · as Cast |
| 1954 | Alibaba and 40 Thieves · as Dancer / Singer |
| 1953 | Rail Ka Dibba · as Cast |
| 1952 | Amber · as Dancer |
| 1951 | Awaara · as Chorus Girl |
| 1951 | Search for Tomorrow (TV Series) · as Bag Lady |